10 Independence Day Movies And Web-Series You Must Watch!

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Zee Media Bureau
Aug 12, 2023

Shershaah

Shershaah is a biographical war drama that pays tribute to the life of Vikram Batra, a captain in the Indian Army. Directed by Vishnuvardhan, the film stars Siddharth Malhotra as a spirited young soldier who fought in the 1999 Kargil war and was killed in action. You can stream this heart-wrenching tale on Prime Video.

Swades

Directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, the movie featured Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role along with Gayatri Joshi.

The Family Man (Season 1 & 2)

The spy thriller centres on a man (Manoj Bajpayee) who works for the National Investigation Agency and must strike a balance between defending his family from his clandestine activities and defending the nation from terrorism. The two seasons and is available on Prime Video.

The Forgotten Army

The series follows the soldiers who wage a struggle for Indian Independence during the Second World War while being part of the Indian National Army. The highly successful series is available to stream on Prime Video.

Sardar Udham

A powerful historical drama, Sardar Udham brings to life the story of a revolutionary freedom fighter. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the film stars Vicky Kaushal and showcases the life of the iconic figure who sought vengeance for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It is one of the best patriotic movies on Prime Video.

Rang De Basanti

Helmed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rang De Basanti remains one of the I-Day favourites. It has an ensemble cast of Aamir Khan, Siddharth, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor and British actress Alice Patten.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 is a fictional edge-of-the-seat medical drama set against the backdrop of the unforgettable night that also united the city. The series is an account of events that unfold in the Emergency Room of a government hospital. You can binge the first season on Prime Video.

Lagaan

Directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, this movie was India's official selection for the Oscars that year. It starred Aamir Khan in the lead role.

Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Gadar 2

Sunny Deol as Tara Singh from India and Ameesha Patel as Sakeena from Pakistan - the love story at the backdrop of partition won a million hearts. Directed by Anil Sharma, Gadar was released alongside Lagaan in 2001 and two decades later its sequel - Gadar 2 hit the screens.

Border

JP Dutta's 1997 Border is a classic watch on Independence Day. Set during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, it has a huge ensemble cast.

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